Crazy New Semester

So...I know that its been a really long time since I last posted, but I have been very busy with a lot of things going on at the moment. It is starting to slow down a tiny bit, so I figure I will give a quick update. First off, my new semester has taken off at a run with 14 credits and 4 classes. I am taking English 101, Chemistry 101, Anatomy and Physiology (for animals), and Math 110 (Algebra). The math class is kicking my butt to the max, and the english class is a lot of writing, but that's to be expected. Chemistry has gone pretty good so far, most of it has been review and no homework....major plus! The Anat and Phys class is so awesome, and by far my favorite class. The labs we do every week have been very hands on and educational...I'll spare you the details :) I am taking a horseback riding class twice a week for two hours each. It is not for any credits, merely for my indulgence. I went back and forth between whether or not I should take it, but opted to take it because I am not dancing this semester, so this is my one fun thing.

Since about halfway through last semester, I have been planning on transferring to CSI (College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls) to get my Veterinary Technician license. Things are finally starting to come around with that. On Friday I got my acceptance letter into CSI. I wish that was it, but it's only the first small step. There is a second application process required for the Vet Tech program including an application, three letters of recommendation, an interview, and at least 16 hours of volunteer work at a vet clinic. These preparations are well under way, but the time is closing quickly.

Work is going well at Little Caesars, and I'm still working nights. This can get a little stressful because if I have to work on certain days, I am gone from 7:30 in the morning until whenever I get off work...which sometimes isn't until 10:45 or 11:00. But oh well, what can you do.

Church is getting exciting as I now have three callings. The first call I received this semester was to be the pianist in Relief Society. A little scary for me but definitely do-able and low stress. The second I received today as the ward Family History Consultant. This will entail teaching two 4-week classes over the semester on the basics of starting family history. Also any other activities to promote family history, or answer any questions people have. I am excited for this calling because as you all know...I love family history. As my bishop put it, once you are caught by the Spirit of Elijah, it carries you away. The third calling is one that will be carried over from last semester as an Extractor. This goes right along with my other calling. It's not terribly time consuming and something I'm familiar with.

I don't have a lot of time to spare, but I try to get over to Mandi's when I can. I have enjoyed helping them get moved in, and just spending time with them in general. Maddi is as cute as ever, and we have some good times. All in all I am enjoying this semester. It's busy, but all I have to say is bring it on!

New Website Link

Ok, this link should take you to the webpage where you can become a member of my page from there. I have tried it and it took me to the page, so it should work for you. If there are any other problems just let me know :)

http://www.myfamily.com/signup/respond.aspx?invid=fkg7OVAb0h5PHWxMBHig2A

Family History

Hey guys!

So for my Family History class here, we have been required to come up with a project that furthers the work of Family History within our families or communities. I chose to start a Family History website that is accessible to all of my family. I have created a webpage where our family tree can be viewed, added to, a discussion room where any questions can be asked and a story board. I am really hoping that this website goes beyond a school project and is successful in its real purpose, which is to promote Family History work. I would encourage everyone to go to the page http://www.myfamily.com/site/46798481/, add themselves as members and start contributing all your knowledge, stories, and photos. A page like this is only successful as long as it gets used so spread the word!!! We have been taught by the prophets that without participation in Family History work, we can not receive salvation. This really is important, and I think that it could also be fun for the family to share stories and experiences. Once you have visited the website, give me feedback on what you think!

My First Halloween!!!

Well, here are some pictures of my first Halloween. We had a ward party for FHE at the Bishop's house. It was in his barn and we had a baked potato bar and games. It was great fun!! These are the costumes me and my roommates put together pretty much at the last minute. I think they turned out pretty good! Oh and all the make-up credit goes to Angela, she borrowed some things from the school and did it all for us.

This is me and a couple of my roomies. Andrea (left) was a beat-up volleyball player, I was a rag doll, Angela (just right of me) sported a lovely Utah Poof, and Lindsey (far right) was static and had socks and stuff pinned to her. She even had a sock pinned into her hair in the back

It's kind of hard to see in this picture, but I'm wearing blue tights w/ some little fabric patches on them and brown flats.

Andrea looking very beat up

Angela and her massive poof (the picture doesn't do it justice)

Me again :)

Lindsey with her lovely socks and pieces of fabric...too bad you can't see the sock in the back

Us just having fun in the bathroom after we got home.

Fun with my Roomies!

So today my roomate Angela decided to dust off her old costume make-up skills for Halloween. She's going to do a couple of our other roommate's make-up and I let her practice on me. This is how it turned out :) It was great fun because just a couple minutes after she did it my visiting teachers came over for the first time. Lol needless to say they are going to have to get used to my crazy side!

Here are some pictures of my ankle that I took today. It's a doozie. I may take Mandi's advice and go to the Health Center tomorrow and have them check it out, just for kicks.

Gosh Darn It!

So, I haven't updated for a while, but I do have a couple stories to tell. First off, I had a great weekend with mom when she came up for Mother's Weekend. It was fun to show her around campus a little and share with her a piece of what my life is like here. I sure do miss being with my family all the time! It made me a little homesick when she left, but I'll be ok. That's the first time I've been homesick since I moved out! I think it helps that I get to see Mandi and Ryan a lot.

Carissa came this weekend and we had a ball. Although I didn't do as much stuff with her as I did with mom, we had a great night in Idaho Falls. I remembered that I had a couple giftcards that I got from graduation so I had fun shopping for some much needed clothes and groceries. The best part of the weekend was just getting to see my sisters again. Sorry you couldn't be there Lindy! We'll find a weekend that we can all get together when you can come too, no worries!

And for my latest and greatest story, one which we have all heard several times before, I sprained my ankle...again. I was just heading to work and stepped on it wrong and plopped over on the ground. I tore a small hole in the knee of my pants, got a nice little scratch on my palm, and sprained my ankle. Luckily a girl in my FHE group was driving by and saw it happen, so she was able to help me the rest of the way into work where I proceeded to call one of my roomates to have her bring me an Ace bandage and my newly acquired ankle brace. I still had to work because they needed me, it was crazy busy, but they got me some drugs (advil and excedrin I think) and a stool to sit on while I pepperonied pizzas all night. I did have to get up and move some but it was ok. The worst part is I had to call my dance partner and teacher and tell them that now I'm going to be out of dancing for at least a week. Hopefully I'll be able to get back into it in a couple weeks, or else me and my partner may not be ready to perform in November like we had hoped to.

Other than that life is good! I love hearing from people so call me anytime you want to chat!

Hey Everybody,
I know it's been awhile but there hasn't really been anything exciting to put on here. I've just been up to school, work, church, and now dancing! I met up with this guy I knew from Boise, and it turns out that we both love dancing! So at a swing workshop one evening we met up with a guy here who has been looking to start up a cabaret team. Naturally me and Jordan jumped at the opportunity and the team grew to the marvelous number of 2. :) There were about 2 other dance partners who signed up but they fell through, so right now it's just me and him. I am way excited for it though, and our first performance is hopefully going to be sometime in November. We're thinking the 11th but that is just tentative.

I got a calling as a stake extractor. Most people don't know what that is so I will elucidate. I am working in the Family History department extracting names from really old census records. It is great fun to be involved in the wonderful work of Family History. It truly is a very important part of the Lord's plan for us and I can't wait to learn more.

I am going to take my first real test here in a little bit, and I have another coming up in about a week. It is so crazy that midterms are already almost here! I start taking my midterms about the middle of October, and Finals are in the first 2 weeks of December. This semester has gone by so fast, I can't believe that I'm almost 1/2 way done! Crazy how time flies when you're having fun :)